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THE BIG INTERVIEW: ViaMichelin country manager Stuart Derricott
Taking the wrong turn or merely map failure, we find out 6 June 2006 10:52 GMT TweetHP has teamed up with ViaMichelin, the navigation software maker, to offer its PDA, the HP iPAQ rx1950 Navigator, a mapping solution out of the box. Pocket-lint spoke with Stuart Derricott, Country Manager, P-Nav products, UK and Ireland, from ViaMichelin...
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Apple admits that some MacBooks overheat due to removable blockage
The company has posted a notice about the problem on their service website 6 June 2006 10:38 GMT TweetApple has addressed concerns that some new MacBook owners have raised over the overheating of their new notebooks by posting an official statement on its support site.
It recognises that some MacBooks may be running too warm or have the fan... -
Google invites users to try out its online spreadsheet tool
Google may be gunning for Microsoft's Office suite of programs 6 June 2006 10:23 GMT TweetGoogle is stepping up its battle to rival Microsoft's Office software by issuing a test release of a new Google Spreadsheet product.
The spreadsheet tool is the next logical step in Google's office software development, as the company has... -
Sony releases its 10MP DSLR, the Alpha
Specifications available although the camera isn't available until later in the summer 5 June 2006 18:05 GMT TweetAlthough specs had been leaked on the net for some time now, today Sony put all the rumours to rest by launching the Alpha DSLR-A100.
The sensor is a 10MP Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD, which supposedly allows more light to pass... -
Vibrating alarms just the thing to wake up heavy sleepers
RNID releases a portable vibrating alarm and vibrating wristwatch 5 June 2006 16:17 GMT TweetFor those of you that sleep like the dead and regularly turn off your alarm while snoozing, the Portable Shakeawake alarm clock from RNID may be just the thing for you.
Simply clip it to the inside of your pillowcase, and it'll shake you awake... -
Lay-z-Spa offers portability with its inflatable hot tub
Fill it up and turn on the heat 5 June 2006 15:46 GMT TweetWhen you think of an outdoor spa, the first thing that springs to mind is probably not portability. Lay-z-Spa is out to change that with its all new inflatable hot tub.
The 4-person spa holds 230 gallons of water, and features an Air Massage... -
Belkin TuneStage for iPod nano turns the device into a remote
Ok, it does a bit more than that, it lets you play music wirelessly from your iPod nano 5 June 2006 13:24 GMT TweetIf you haven’t hooked your iPod nano up to speakers yet, this might be the solution for you. The TuneStage for iPod nano from Belkin turns your nano into a wireless transmitter for music.
A Bluetooth transmitter connects to the iPod via the... -
Philips releases compact Micro Hi-Fi System
Three cubes can be arranged separately 5 June 2006 12:17 GMT TweetPhilips has released the Micro Hi-Fi System MC108, which consists of three cubes that measure 150x150x200mm each.
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YouTube upgrades website to rival traditional tv broadcasts
Online video provider lets users upload and view amateur videos 5 June 2006 11:33 GMT TweetTired of the telly? Why not check out YouTube instead.
YouTube.com, the online video sharing portal, has upgraded its website to make it easier for viewers to subscribe to channels and find the content that they want to watch.
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Apple and RIM should combine forces to create the AppleBerry
Industry analyst predicts a partnership between the two companies 5 June 2006 11:11 GMT TweetApple and Research in Motion (RIM) would be wise to team up and share the technology that the other lacks, suggested Peter Misek, an analyst with Canaccord Capital.
The comments are taken seriously because Misek last year correctly predicted... -
Disney films available for download through CinemaNow
Downloaded films can be saved on up to three portable devices 5 June 2006 10:45 GMT TweetNew-release Disney films will soon be available for download via movie site CinemaNow. Unlike other websites, CinemaNow will be offering the Disney films to own, rather than just rent.
The price of the download is expected to be $19.95, which... -
Microsoft and Adobe disagree on PDF-making function in Office
Adobe wants Microsoft to charge a fee for the option to save as PDF 5 June 2006 10:12 GMT TweetAdobe and Microsoft have fallen out over the "save as PDF" function in Office business software.
Although the two companies came to the table for discussion, Adobe is now threatening legal action against Microsoft for including a "save as... -
Two new gadget bags from Be-ez
Something a bit stylish for your notebook 2 June 2006 17:56 GMT TweetBe.ez, makers of such products as the LEmini, a Mac Mini carrying case, and the Travelbag for iPod, bring you the LEvertigo range of laptop bags.
LEvertigo holds a 15.4 inch laptop in a padded sleeve, and also totes documents and accessories. -
AOL UK up for sale
Report indicates that AOL's British company joins the French and German ones in looking for buyers 2 June 2006 17:03 GMT TweetThe Guardian reports that AOL is selling off its UK internet service provider company, despite being the number three player in the market.
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Internet helps drivers find a parking space in the city
No more driving around, and around, and around... 2 June 2006 16:26 GMT TweetThe internet might finally put an end to the problem of finding a parking space in the city.
Some companies in the US are combining the technology already used in some parking garages with new technology to allow users to access information... -
LAKS watch offers cashless and cardless transactions
World's first watch equipped with MasterCard PayPass 2 June 2006 15:28 GMT TweetSwiss watchmaker LAKS has designed the first watch equipped with MasterCard PayPass, a new "contactless" way to pay.
Rather than having to swipe your card and signing for a transaction, PayPass allows you to tap your enabled device, whether... -
LG adds some colour to washing machines
LG teams up with Designers Guild to issue limited-edition decorated home appliances 2 June 2006 15:06 GMT TweetThe limited-edition version of LG's Steam Direct Drive comes in four designs—Cloisonne, Imperial Flower, Sevilla, and Ribailagua—courtesy of Designers Guild.
The Steam Direct Drive itself is a wonder of modern technology, featuring a Dual... -
Free prints promotion from PhotoBox and Amazon.co.uk
Get 60 free prints for signing up 2 June 2006 14:39 GMT TweetThanks to a new partnership between PhotoBox, an online photo sharing, storing and printing site, and Amazon.co.uk, new Photobox members that join via the Amazon website are offered 60 free 4 x 6 inch prints.
"We could see that PhotoBox has... -
UK is the first market for new BlackBerry 7130g
BlackBerry 7130g is available now from O2 2 June 2006 13:35 GMT TweetThe UK is the first market for Research in Motion's newest BlackBerry, the 7130g.
Unlike many of the chunkier models, the 7130g features a slim mobile-phone design, and supports GPRS push-based email, phone, SMS, web functionality, intranet... -
HP launches 100 new products
New consumer printers and cameras included in the line-up 2 June 2006 13:14 GMT TweetHP launched 100—count 'em—products for the autumn, including four new cameras and a raft of photo printers.
Amongst the innovations in the new products are the first touch-screen LCD on an HP Photosmart printer, a 10MP compact camera, and a... -
$100 PC goes up in price to $130
Chairman of the One Laptop per Child estimates price will be at $130 until demand lowers price 2 June 2006 11:36 GMT TweetNicholas Negroponte, the Chairman of the One Laptop per Child project now expects to sell the laptop for $130 to governments world-wide in April 2007.
The special display that can be viewed in sunlight won't be ready until August or September... -
Belkin TuneTalk Stereo for iPod records in stereo
Device turns your 5G iPod into a voice recorder 2 June 2006 11:20 GMT TweetFor the rather affordable price of $69.99, the Belkin TuneTalk Stereo will turn your iPod video into a recorder with CD-quality results.
Two omnidirectional microphones ensure that audio is recorded instereo, while other features include an... -
Belkin Switch increases HD input connectivity on your TV
Device offers 3 input sockets for HD video sources 2 June 2006 10:54 GMT TweetBelkin has come up with a solution to the problem of only one HDMI input on new TVs: The PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch.
As the name implies, the device is essentially a hub that allows you to plug several digital video sources—like... -
Sony updates PSP firmware
Version 2.71 available for download 2 June 2006 10:35 GMT TweetAlthough PSP firmware 2.70 was just released in April, Sony has already issued 2.71.
One of the two changes included in the update is the ability to download game demos from the PSP internet browser to the memory stick.
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The results are in: Canon is market leader for 2005
IDC report that Canon shipped more units than anyone else in the digital imaging market 31 May 2006 17:33 GMT TweetCanon has been named the number one leading provider of imaging technology solutions for the fourth year in a row by a leading technology market intelligence provider IDC.
According to the IDC sector report, Canon has 16.5% of the Western...
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
Best iPhone utilities apps Resistance is futilities?
HTC PlayStation certification devices coming 2012, time to get your Crash Bandicoot skills up to scratch EXCLUSIVE: Game on
Samsung not worried by Apple iTV threat EXCLUSIVE: AV boss not concerned
Samsung Galaxy S III: Review of rumours, features, pictures and specs Thinner, faster, better
New HTC Ice Cream Sandwich device pictures leak Another one for the rumour pile...
Samsung O table is for the kitchen of the future Flexible hob
Nokia 700 Sleek and desirable Nokia
LG Miracle picture and details leak Update: More pictures from the wild
Google home entertainment device detailed WSJ solves device mystery
More leaked iPad 3 parts help form bigger picture - including Sharp Retina display iPad 3, in kit form
Tesla Model X SUV goes back to the future DeLorean lookalike announced
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) pictures and hands-on Up close with the ICS tablet
APP OF THE DAY: Tweetbot review (iPad) Should a Twitter app cost?
New Apple TV leaked in software update? iOS 5.1 says so
Panasonic Lumix GX1 review
The one?
Sony PlayStation Vita review
Curriculum Vita
Nokia Lumia 710 review
WP7 on a budget
GoPro HD Hero2 review
Amazing things come in small packages
HTC Explorer review
A phone for people who make calls
BlackBerry Torch 9810 review
Middle of the road
Sony Alpha A65 review
Affordable SLT. But is it a DSLR-beater?
BlackBerry Bold 9790 review
To boldly go where we've already been before
Fiat 500 TwinAir Plus review
Two-cylinder beast
Motorola MotoACTV review
Just add exercise
Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition review
Mini Xoom
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 review
For the fast lane
Sennheiser IE80 review
Tune that bass
Kingston Wi-Drive review
Expand your storage
Huawei Ideos X3 review
Cheap but imperfect